Enter battle-tested CIOs; exit rigid utility thinking

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities have been recruiting experienced chief information officers (CIOs) from other industries to prepare for the oncoming competition due to deregulation. The new CIOs are challenged by the capabilities of the real-time telecommunication systems of utilities.

Officials and employees, Recruiting, Chief information officers

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Victoria's free-market model includes an IT twist

Article Abstract:

The shift of Victoria, Australia's electricity sector to a free-market structure is being eyed by the private sector and other governments. A unique element of the transition was the consolidation of the industry's information technology groups into a single organization.

Management, Information technology, Deregulation, Victoria

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Notes on the California experiment

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The successful opening of California's retail electric power system is marred by a number of issues. A local newspaper, San Jose Mercury-News, has filed a case against the Power Exchange and Independent System Operator for not being open as public institutions should be.

Economic aspects, California

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